Definition
a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
Traditional renderings: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
Traditional renderings: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders לִיץ:
- κακόςkakos“evil/harm: evil”25%
- λοιμόςloimos“pestilence”13%
- εὐφραίνωeuphrainō“to celebrate”13%
- υἱόςuhios“son”13%
- ἀπαίδευτοςapaideutos“uninstructed”13%
- ὑπερήφανοςhuperēphanos“arrogant”13%
- ἀντιτάσσωantitassō“to resist”13%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
28 total
- Genesis 42:23הַמֵּלִ֖יץ · there was an interpreterThey did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
- 2 Chronicles 32:31בִּמְלִיצֵ֣י׀ · when ambassadorsAnd so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.
- Job 16:20מְלִיצַ֥י · are my scoffersMy friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.
- Job 33:23מֵלִ֗יץ · mediatorYet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,
- Psalm 1:1לֵ֝צִ֗ים · of mockersBlessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
- Psalm 119:51הֱלִיצֻ֣נִי · deride meThe arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
- Proverbs 1:22וְלֵצִ֗ים · How long will scoffers“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Proverbs 3:34לַלֵּצִ֥ים · mocks; יָלִ֑יץ · the mockersHe mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
- Proverbs 9:7לֵ֗ץ · a mockerHe who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
- Proverbs 9:8לֵ֭ץ · a mockerDo not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 9:12וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּ · but if you scoffIf you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
- Proverbs 13:1וְ֝לֵ֗ץ · but a mockerA wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
- Proverbs 14:6לֵ֣ץ · A mockerA mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
- Proverbs 14:9יָלִ֣יץ · mockFools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 15:12לֵ֭ץ · A mockerA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
- Proverbs 19:25לֵ֣ץ · a mockerStrike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
- Proverbs 19:28יָלִ֣יץ · mocksA corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
- Proverbs 19:29לַלֵּצִ֣ים · for mockersJudgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- Proverbs 20:1לֵ֣ץ · is a mockerWine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- Proverbs 21:11לֵ֭ץ · When a mockerWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
- Proverbs 21:24לֵ֣ץ · MockerMocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
- Proverbs 22:10לֵ֭ץ · the mockerDrive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
- Proverbs 24:9לֵֽץ׃ · and a mockerA foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
- Isaiah 28:22תִּתְלוֹצָ֔צוּ · mockSo now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
- Isaiah 29:20לֵ֑ץ · the mockersFor the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
- Isaiah 43:27וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָ · and your spokesmenYour first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.
- Hosea 7:5לֹצְצִֽים׃ · those who mock himThe princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.